Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) Beneish M-Score: -2.38 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SAU:4002 Mouwasat Medical Services Co SAU:4002
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What is Mouwasat Medical Services Co Beneish M-Score?

Mouwasat Medical Services Co SAU:4002 +0.25% 100 Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4002 with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼109.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 629 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks worse than 66.3% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.38 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4002' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.46   Med: -2.34   Max: 2.04
Current: -2.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Mouwasat Medical Services Co was 2.04. The lowest was -6.46. And the median was -2.34.


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mouwasat Medical Services Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Mouwasat Medical Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.35 -2.46 -2.50 -3.31 -2.43

Mouwasat Medical Services Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.97 -2.68 -2.63 -2.43 -2.38

SAU:4002 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Beneish M-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Mouwasat Medical Services Co Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Mouwasat Medical Services Co for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0349+0.528 * 1.0163+0.404 * 1.7657+0.892 * 1.127+0.115 * 1.1543
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1426+4.679 * -0.060035-0.327 * 1.2236
=-2.38

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ﷼1,002 Mil.
Revenue was 833.805 + 884.553 + 777.325 + 796.355 = ﷼3,292 Mil.
Gross Profit was 342.974 + 334.272 + 323.587 + 356.42 = ﷼1,357 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,860 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼6,526 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼4,398 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼254 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼131 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼1,148 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼965 Mil.
Net Income was 201.006 + 238.37 + 199.657 + 186.965 = ﷼826 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ﷼0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 304.591 + 363.076 + 475.712 + 74.414 = ﷼1,218 Mil.
Total Receivables was ﷼860 Mil.
Revenue was 764.347 + 755.547 + 710.744 + 690.297 = ﷼2,921 Mil.
Gross Profit was 333.074 + 265.484 + 317.934 + 307.433 = ﷼1,224 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼1,933 Mil.
Total Assets was ﷼5,644 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ﷼3,579 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ﷼241 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ﷼102 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼874 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ﷼620 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1002.491 / 3292.038) / (859.504 / 2920.935)
=0.30452 / 0.294256
=1.0349

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1223.925 / 2920.935) / (1357.253 / 3292.038)
=0.419018 / 0.412284
=1.0163

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (1860.433 + 4397.882) / 6526.145) / (1 - (1933.329 + 3579.457) / 5643.971)
=0.04104 / 0.023243
=1.7657

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=3292.038 / 2920.935
=1.127

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(241.059 / (241.059 + 3579.457)) / (254.293 / (254.293 + 4397.882))
=0.063096 / 0.054661
=1.1543

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(131.203 / 3292.038) / (101.884 / 2920.935)
=0.039855 / 0.034881
=1.1426

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((965.314 + 1148.337) / 6526.145) / ((619.766 + 874.113) / 5643.971)
=0.323874 / 0.264686
=1.2236

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(825.998 - 0 - 1217.793) / 6526.145
=-0.060035

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Mouwasat Medical Services Co has a M-score of -2.38 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

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What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 mean?
Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.38 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mouwasat Medical Services Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #417 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Mouwasat Medical Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Based on the distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #417 out of 629 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mouwasat Medical Services Co has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mouwasat Medical Services Co's Beneish M-Score compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Mouwasat Medical Services Co ranks #417 out of 629 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Mouwasat Medical Services Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Mouwasat Medical Services Co and its competitors. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mouwasat Medical Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼109.50, compared to a current price of ﷼60.90 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.38. Mouwasat Medical Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.38 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mouwasat Medical Services Co (SAU:4002) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mouwasat Medical Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼60.90 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼109.50. GuruFocus considers Mouwasat Medical Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4002:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.38
  • GF Value™: ﷼109.50 vs. price of ﷼60.90 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mouwasat Medical Services Co Business Description

Address Destect 71, King Fahad Road, P.O. Box 282, Dammam, SAU, 31411
Mouwasat Medical Services Co is engaged in the acquisition, management, operation, and maintenance of hospitals, medical centers, drug stores, pharmacies, and wholesale of medical equipment and drugs. The company also operates skin care centers that offer clinical and cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, weight reduction, and esthetician services. It operates in two segments Medical Services segment and Pharmaceuticals out of which the Medical Services segment derives the majority of revenue. The Medical Services segment includes Inpatient and outpatient services. The company provides specialized centers: Eye Center, Robotic Surgeries Center, Diabetes Center, Fertility Unit, Cardiology Center, Stroke Unit, Long Term Care Center, Obesity Center, and others.
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